Christians at a church service in Ethiopia.
Christians at a church service in Ethiopia.
Jan. 22, 2026 | Ethiopia

Christians Attacked During Christmas Celebrations

[121] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Ethiopian Christians.

On Jan. 7, 2026, a group of Christians celebrating Christmas in southern Ethiopia were targeted by Muslim extremists. Ethiopian Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the Julian calendar, and a Muslim mob violently attacked this group during their festivities, stabbing and hospitalizing several of the believers. The attack occurred in a region where the rise of radical Islam has resulted in routine attacks against Christians. “Please pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded and encouragement of the believers proclaiming the gospel in that hostile area,” a front-line worker requested.

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  • Our Father, thank You for Your willingness to save us. Please strengthen all Ethiopian Christians in faith. Please heal the wounded ones and meet their needs. Please provide them and protect them. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Dear Lord Jesus, our hearts go out to our Ethiopian brothers and sisters in Christ who suffered for worshipping you on their Christmas. Please heal their emotional wounds and heal them physically and surround them with your loving arms of comfort. Give them wisdom how best to worship and share their faith. We pray for the salvation of the radicals.
    Margaret H - USA
  • I ask You for speedy healing of these dear brothers and sisters. Banish all fear and discouragement. Keep them safe. Heal their minds, hearts and spirit. Also, let Your justice be done.
    Pam M - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray on behalf of my brothers & sisters who were victims of the recent Christmas Day attacks. I pray for complete healing from the physical injuries and emotional trauma that resulted from these attacks. I pray each believer would remain strong & faithful despite the costs, and I also pray the gospel message would continue to spread.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Lord please heal those injured and comfort the believers. Please guide those who don't believe in You to repent and come to You.
    Shawna W - USA
  • Father God, may these precious ones who suffer for You know Your fellowship with them during these challenging times. In Jesus may they know Your healing. In Jesus may they know Your comfort and strength. In Jesus may they know the power of Holy Spirit to continue their witness to others!
    Jon A - USA
  • Dear Father in heaven, I come to you on behalf of brothers and sisters in Christ from Ethiopia. You know of the attack and I ask for you to heal the wounded and also heal emotionally all who were involved. May they have the strength and courage to continue to share the gospel, in Jesus' Name! Amen.
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father I pray for our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia who are enduring persecution from Muslims. Please heal those who have been assaulted in this attack. Encourage the believers to stand strong for the faith. Place a hedge of your holy angels around the Christians in Ethiopia to protect them from the devil. Pour out Your spirit to save the Muslims.
    Alan G - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, please give these Ethiopian Christians joy in their heart, peace, forgiveness, and understanding give them wisdom to deal with these Muslims who attack them .Understanding that they must fear them for the word of God is strong sharper than two headed sword , lead them to peace in Jesus Christ name


    Pam W - USA
  • Dear Lord, we pray for the speedy recovery of the Christians who were attacked and wounded in their Church Service celebrating your birth. We pray that the hearts of the attackers would be changed to believe in you that they would come to know the truth of John 3:16 and 17. That Christ did not come into the world to condemn the world. Amen.
    Steven J - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, sustain, heal & empower them, especially those targeted by Islamists. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Merciful Father, please hear the voice of our supplications and preserve the lives of this congregation from Fear of the enemy. Hide them from the secret plots of the wicked. Please enable the righteous to be glad in the Lord as they trust in you to provide for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs and continued healing as a witness to the lost
    Julie C - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are encouraging our Ethiopian brethren to seek You during this time of anguish and loss. Help them to focus on You more and more and off self so they will become overcomers in Christ Jesus. Provide for all their needs, both physical and spiritual. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Be gracious to these people, O God, for man tramples on them and attack them proudly. When they are afraid, help them to trust in you, whose word they praise. Let them courageously say, "what can man do to me?" You count their tosssings and put their tears in a bottle. Deliver the wounded and strengthen all with the light of your face.
    Tania E - USA
  • Father, I pray for these Christians. Heal them, mind, body and spirit. Holy spirit make them brave. Give them a spirit of confidence and not fear. In Jesus name Amen
    Sheila C - USA
  • Father God, I pray for this church body that was attacked during their Christmas celebration. I pray for the healing of all those wounded. I pray that you would strengthen the churches faith and resilience and perseverance. Help them to forgive their persecutors and shine their light in the darkness. Protect their freedom to worship. IJNA
    Kevin R - USA
  • Lord God in Heaven, I pray for those Christians attacked by Islamists in Ethiopia during their Christmas celebrations. May they recover from their wounds quickly and encourage believers in that area to remain strong in their faith. May the attackers repent of their sins and place their trust in Jesus Christ for salvation of their souls. Amen!
    Bill P - USA
  • Abba I lift of up my beloved Ethiopian brethren to You in prayer asking for Your divine healing touch upon those who were attacked. I pray for a hedge of protection around them and spiritual strength. Bless them for their faithfulness and desire to continue in sharing the Word with others. May Your name be Glorified! In Yahusha's Name I pray. Amein
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Father, we pray that all those who hear of this event will question the nature of the god they serve and turn their hearts to the One True God who created all things. Please bring hope and healing to these brothers and sisters.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for our Christian brothers and sisters in Ethiopia. They face many persecutions and violence. We know you are there in the midst of all this violence. We bind these unclean spirits of violence in Jesus name
    john o - USA
  • Help our brothers and sisters in their time of need.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Please Lord Father,
    Help our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia to heal quickly from their attack. Please keep them and other front-line and other Christians safe. Please grant them Your provision and help them to grow closer to You through Your love. Please use them win others to salvation in Christ. In Jesus name, amen.
    Scott P - USA
  • HEAVENLY FATHER

    Thank You letting Your WORD continue to spread & multiply in Ethiopia
    May You glorify Yourself through Your people there & completely heal the wounded
    May You increase them & make them stronger than their ennemies
    Let no satanic wisdom, understanding or counsel stand against the spreading of the Gospel

    In JESUS MIGHTY NAME
    AMEN !
    Esther A - Belgium
  • Holy Lord Jesus, you know and love these dear people and saw what is being done to them. They need your help, healing and encouragement. Protect them. Give them strength to endure.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord, I pray for speedy recovery of those wounded in southern Ethiopia at a Christmas celebration. Please give them strength for proclaiming the gospel in that hostile area. Bring more of the Muslim extremists to Christ. In Jesus name i pray, AMEN!!
    Scott P - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Heal, encourage, guard & empower them, especially all attack survivors. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving peace & hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Sovereign Father, we "pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded and encouragement of the believers proclaiming the gospel in" Southern Ethiopia. Let neighbors, who are either Muslim or worshipers of tribal gods, witness believers' light, love and forgiveness. Let them see Jesus who delivers and transforms us into His likeness through discipleship.
    Mary M - USA
  • Father, please comfort in this trauma, heal those who are wounded, but especially give strength and encouragement and hope as they stare down evil. Thwart the attackers and convict them, give them no peace until they confront the lies the live. Put them in fear of You, the true God. Guard Your people in Ethiopia and bring glory from even this.
    Janie B - USA
  • Father God, all praise & glory to You for our courageous sisters & brothers in Christ in Ethiopia. Heal their wounds. Prepare their hearts as they proclaim Christ & Him crucified boldly & wisely. Provide for their needs. Bless them continually with the peace that passes all understanding & joy. May You be glorified. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear LORD, As the Great Physician I pray that You would heal all those who were injured during this church attack in Ethiopia physically, emotionally and spiritually. Keep the enemy's spirit of fear out of Your church. I pray that the whole church will cling even tighter to You and will grow even deeper spiritually. Let Your light shine through them.
    Helen H - USA
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